2 dead, 4 injured in shooting at UNC Charlotte, EMS says

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Two people are reported dead and four wounded in a shooting Tuesday at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Mecklenburg EMS confirmed the casualties. The suspect is in custody, CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV reports.

Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Mecklenburg EMS.

The school is on lockdown, the school’s website said.

UNCC senior Shamar Crosby described it to CBSN as “madness.”

UNCC Emergency Management sent a tweet saying “Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. Monitor email and emergency.uncc.edu.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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